Guerra & Ryder Honored
(7/21/2009) Chico reliever Mikael Ryder is moved into the starting rotation and is brilliant in a 10-0 complete game shutout over Calgary while OC Flyers ride catcher Nick Guerra's (pictured) hot bat to a second half lead last week as the two are named Players of the Week...
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Valentine and Hess Honored!
(7/8/2009) St. George 1B AJ Valentine destroyed GBL pitching all month and has been named the position Player of the Month for June. Victoria Seals' starting pitcher Isaac Hess (pictured) posted a 5-0 record during June and has been named the Pitcher of the Month.
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Flyers Win Title!
(9/15/2008) The Orange County Flyers came back in dramatic fashion with a two run bottom of the ninth to win the 2008 GBL Championship Series 3 games to 2 with a 10-9 victory over the Calgary Vipers in Fullerton last night. Flyer slugger Jeff LaRue, who had homered earlier, slapped a two run walk-off single to right with the bases loaded...
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Snakes Force Game 5!
(9/14/2008) The Calgary Vipers rode the arm of ace Joe Sergent and an offensive explosion to drub the Orange County Flyers by a score of 9-1 in Game 4 to even the GBL Championship Series. The deciding Game 5 is tonight at 6:00 P.M. at Goodwin Field in Fullerton...
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Safeway GBL Deal Expands
(5/5/2008) Safeway announced today that it has extended for two additional years the "Presenting Sponsorship" of the Golden Baseball League. Existing Program and benefit levels remain in effect and new marketing programs will be developed as well...
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At Least 5 More Years in LB
(4/30/2008) The Long Beach Armada and the City of Long Beach have reached an agreement to extend for five additional years the lease for the Armada to play at Blair Field. A new video board and other entertainment events are part of the extended partnership as well...
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Bierbrodt Comes Home to LB!
(4/25/2008) But it may be only a short visit as the former Long Beach area high school star, #1 draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks and three-year major leaguer joins the Long Beach Armada pitching staff...
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GBL Internet TV Deal!
(4/25/2008) The Golden Baseball League has inked a deal with iBN, the premier internet television broadcaster, for a 40 game slate of GBL teams in action, to be viewed at no charge on a new internet Golden League channel...
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Mike Esposito joins Yuma
(4/23/2008) The Yuma Scorpions continue to add to a strong pitching staff as they sign ex-MLB pitcher Mike Esposito who was just released off the Colorado Rockies Triple-A ballclub. He joins returning vets Roger Luque and Jorge Perez to make up one of the most potent Big 3 starting combos in the GBL for 2008...
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Angels Acquire Chad Miller
(4/23/2008) The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim acquire the contract rights of C Chad Miller from the Orange County Flyers...
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Parrish to Catch For Armada
(4/15/2008) Former NY Yankee first round draft pick and AAA veteran David Parrish has agreed to terms with the Long Beach Armada to handle their catching duties for the 2008 season, at least until a major league club comes calling for the son of MLB All-Star Lance Parrish....
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Liu Rodriguez A Roadrunner
(4/10/2008) St. George lands another Venezuelan superstar as ex-Chicago White Sox and current Venezuelan national team shortstop Liu Rodriguez signs with the Roadrunners for the upcoming season.
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LB Lands Smoke Williams
(4/10/2008) It's been quite a week for the Armada as they ink CF Marland "Smoke" Wlliams for the 2008 season. Considered one of the fastest men in pro baseball the AAA and 40-man roster veteran of the Diamondbacks has 250 stolen bases in 6 minor league seasons.
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Chico Closer Todd Gelatka Returns
(4/7/2008) The Golden Baseball League 2007 Pitcher of The Year returns for Chico's championship defense.
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Jerome Williams to Armada!
(4/4/2008) Five-year major league pitcher Jerome Williams signs on with the Long Beach Armada for the 2008 season as Steve Yeager's squad continues to strengthen.
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Long Beach Signs Torcato
(2/20/2008) Major leaguer Tony Torcato has agreed to terms with the Long Beach Armada and will join Steve Yeager's squad for the coming season...
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Boggs to White Sox
(1/28/2008) Chico Outlaws outfielder Steve Boggs has had his contract acquired by the Chicago White Sox and will be heading to Tucson for spring training...
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Dickert to Brewers
(1/15/2008) Reed Dickert, ace of the Orange County Flyers staff in 2007, is the first Golden Baseball League player to have their contract sold to a major league organization in 2008 as the Milwaukee Brewers acquire and sign him...
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GBL vs. ULB All-Star Game
(1/8/2008) The Golden Baseball League's finest will face off in Texas this July in an inter-league All-Star game between two of the top independent league's in producing players for major league teams. The game will be played in San Angelo this year and in Fullerton next summer...
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Leonard to Manage Reno
(1/8/2008) Former major league All-Star, Giants Slugger, and Oakland Athletics minor league manager Jeffrey Leonard has signed on to the manage the Reno Silver Sox for the 2008 GBL season...
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Rockies Nab Simmons
(12/18/2007) GBL Rookie of the Year and Reno Silver Sox OF Kane Simmons has had his contract acquired by the Colorado Rockies. The GBL 2007 Home Run King and All-Star outfielder will report to Tucson for spring training and is the 17th GBL player in 2007 to be acquired by a major league organization
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Yeager Takes The Helm
(12/18/2007) Longtime Dodger catcher Steve Yeager has been named the new manager of the Long Beach Armada. An outstanding player and minor league coach and manager, Yeager returns to Long Beach where he skippered the Long Beach ballclub to the 2001 Western Baseball League championship...
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Carter to Manage Flyers
(12/5/2007) Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has been signed by the Orange County Flyers to be their field Manager for the 2008 season. The Fullerton native and 1986 World Series Champ takes over from Garry Templeton....
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Edmonton Joins GBL
(10/24/2007) The Edmonton Cracker Cats become the second western Canada ball club to join the Golden Baseball League effective immediately.
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Calgary Joins GBL
(10/22/2007) The Calgary Vipers, formerly of the Northern League, today announced that they have joined the Golden Baseball League effective immediately...
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Merricks To Phillies!
(9/14/2007) Yuma Scorpion's LHP Charles Merricks has had his contract purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies. The former UCLA Bruin will be vying for a AA or AAA slot in spring training next season...
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Three GBL Alumni Make MiLB All-Star Team
(6/14/2007) Manny Ayala (Mesa '05), E.J. Shanks (San Diego '06), and Michael Thompson (Reno '07) have all been named to Minor League All-Star teams for their performance in the first half of the season.
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Bud Smith To DBacks!
(3/16/2007) Long Beach Armada Bud Smith's contract has been sold to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith is at spring training and doing well as he competes for a AAA position....
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Reno's McTamney to Phillies
(2/26/2007) RHP Mike McTamney becomes the 8th 2006 Reno Silver Sox to be acquired by a major league organization as the Philiadelphia Phillies sign the phenom...
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Chico's Garcia to Rockies
(2/26/2007) Chico's Gold Glove outfielder Lino Garcia is acquired by the Colorado Rockies and is slated for AA Tulsa of the Texas League...
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Shanks to Brewers!
(1/31/2007) San Diego Surf Dawg relief pitcher EJ Shanks has been acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers and will report to Peoria, AZ for spring training.
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Kennard Jones to Orioles!
(1/26/2007) Reno Silver Sox centerfielder, Kennard Jones, is acquired by the Baltimore Orioles while playing in the Arizona Winter League.
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Meacham To The Nationals!
(1/15/2007) "Mr. Meacham goes to Washington" - Nationals sign Yuma Scorpions pitching coach to New York-Penn League farm team duties.
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Hough Flys To The Dodgers
(12/18/2006) Charlie Hough finds a new home with his old team
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Castillo Signed By Detroit
(10/13/2006) Yuma Scorpion's manager nabbed by the Tigers to coordinate Extended Spring Training at Tigertown and manage Detroit's Gulf Coast League squad...
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WELLENZOHN ABOARD
(9/22/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that David Wellenzohn has been named as the President of the Long Beach Armada effective immediately.
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ALL-LEAGUE TEAM
(9/18/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today the players that have been selected to the GBL post-season All-League team
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Executive of the Year
(9/7/2006) Becca Hoffer Named Golden Baseball League Executive of the Year
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR
(9/7/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that Reno Silver Sox Manager Les Lancaster has been named GBL Manager of the Year for the 2006 season.
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2006 AWARD WINNERS
(9/6/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced the winners of the Spalding Player Awards for the 2006 Season. Peanut Williams (left), Chris Jakubauskas, Matt Maloney, and Phil Springman all won honors
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CATCHERS TO TORONTO
(8/22/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that the Toronto Blue Jays have purchased the contracts of catchers Craig Kuzmic of the Chico Outlaws and Mike DiRosa of the Long Beach Armada.
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PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
(8/4/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that C Marcus Jensen of the Reno Silver Sox and RHP Jeremy Sugarman of the Fullerton Flyers are winners of the Player and Pitcher of the Month Awards for July.
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GBL Announces New Bases
(8/1/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today plans to utilize golden bases for the remainder of the season and throughout the playoffs. The new bases will debut today prior to games in Long Beach, San Diego and Yuma.
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Pettyjohn Acquired by A's
(7/20/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that the Oakland Athletics acquired left-handed pitcher Adam Pettyjohn of the Long Beach Armada late last week. Oakland has placed him with their Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.
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VARELA TO MARLINS
(7/17/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced that Reno Silver Sox all-star third baseman Edgar Varela has had his contract purchased by the Florida Marlins.
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Reno Silver Sox Clinch
(7/12/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that the Reno Silver Sox have clinched the first half championship and will host the first two games of the 5-game GBL Championship Series on August 30th and 31st.
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Yuma Scorpions Secure GBL's First Television Broadcast Deal
(6/9/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that the Yuma Scorpions have reached an agreement with Adelphia Cable and Arizona Western College to televise four games this season. This marks the first television broadcast deal for the Golden Baseball League
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Clark Hitting For Braves
(5/18/2006) Cody Clark has had a whirlwind twelve months. He was the starting catcher on a GBL playoff team, moved on to be named GBL Championship Series MVP, and is now working his way into the Rome Braves’ lineup.
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Outlaws Welcome Torcato
(5/4/2006) With less than three weeks before the start of spring training, the Chico Outlaws Thursday made another big off-season move with the announcement that former San Francisco Giants infielder-outfielder Tony Torcato has agreed to terms to play in Chico in 2006.
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Rodriguez to Padres
(5/2/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced that Jorge Rodriguez, a rookie shortstop signed by the Reno Silver Sox, has had his contract purchased by the San Diego Padres. This is the first member of the new Reno squad to be signed by a major league organization.
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ALUMNI STILL IN MINORS
(4/20/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that fifteen of their players from the 2005 season that had their contracts acquired by major league organizations are now playing in the affiliated minor leagues.
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GBL AND VICTORY
(4/14/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today a partnership agreement has been reached with Victory Custom Athletic that designates the company as the official supplier of game apparel to the GBL. The three year agreement includes purchasing, joint marketing and sponsorship activities between the two companies.
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GBL AND EASTON
(4/5/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today a partnership agreement has been reached with Easton Sports that designates Easton as the Official Bat of the GBL. The two year agreement includes purchasing, joint marketing and sponsorship activities between the two companies.
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ST. GEORGE IN 2007
(4/4/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that it has finalized a partnership with Dixie State College, and an expansion team in St. George, Utah will be added beginning in the league’s 2007 season.
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GBL TEAMS WITH ALPHAFLEX
(3/29/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that Sierra Life Sciences of Reno, Nevada has become the newest league-wide sponsor for the upcoming 2006 season. Details of the two-year partnership agreement, valued at a minimum of $380K, include an AlphaFlex Omega5 product logo patch on the sleeve of all GBL home and away uniforms and product for all interested GBL players.
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Quinn to White Sox
(3/21/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that Long Beach Armada outfielder Mark Quinn has had his contract acquired by the World Champion Chicago White Sox. He is currently in Tucson at the White Sox spring training venue and will compete for a spot on their Triple-A club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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VERASTEGUI TO BRAVES
(3/20/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced that Jerry Verastegui, a rookie catcher signed by the Chico Outlaws in the December Golden Baseball League tryouts, has had his contract purchased by the Atlanta Braves.
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STEVENS TO DETROIT
(3/14/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that Greg Stevens, catcher for the Surprise Fightin’ Falcons in 2005, has had his contract acquired by the Detroit Tigers.
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NAVARRO TO TAMPA BAY
(3/13/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced that 2005 Mesa Miners LHP Jason Navarro has had his contract acquired by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
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DODGERS ACQUIRE THOMAS
(3/3/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that the contract of Long Beach Armada pitcher Adam Thomas has been acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will report to the Dodgers Spring Training Camp in Vero Beach, Florida.
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STAGGS TO PADRES
(3/2/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that San Diego Surf Dawgs pitcher Nathan Staggs has had his contract purchased by the San Diego Padres.
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PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED
(2/24/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today a partnership agreement has been reached with Spalding that will return the Spalding baseball to professional playing fields. The three year agreement includes purchasing, joint marketing and sponsorship activities.
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PARRIS TO PHILLIES
(2/24/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced that Long Beach Armada pitcher Matt Parris has been acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies.
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DAWGS ADD TO STAFF
(2/13/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced today that the San Diego Surf Dawgs have signed Tim Blackwell as their pitching coach and Steve Ontiveros as their hitting coach for the 2006 season.
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PETTYJOHN TO SEATTLE
(1/25/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced that the contract of Long Beach Armada Pitcher Adam Pettyjohn has been sold to the Seattle Mariners.
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ARIAS TO KEYS
(1/20/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced Yuma Scorpions 3rd baseman Alex Arias has been signed by the Baltimore Orioles as the Field Coach for their Single-A Carolina League franchise in Frederick, Maryland.
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DEWEY TO SEATTLE
(1/19/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced that the contract of Yuma Scorpions Catcher Jason Dewey has been sold to the Seattle Mariners. He will report to spring training with the Mariners in Peoria, Arizona and is slated for a Double-A or Triple-A assignment.
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Matlock Named Yuma GM
(1/17/2006) The Golden Baseball League today announced the promotion of Jason Matlock to the position of General Manager of the Yuma Scorpions effective immediately.
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Gregg and Perez to Chicago
(1/10/2006) The Golden Baseball League announced that Chico Outlaws left-handed pitchers Grant Gregg and Alex Perez have had their contracts acquired by the Chicago Cubs.
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JAPAN'S UENO TO TEXAS
(12/21/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced that Japan Samurai Bear’s pitcher Keisuke Ueno has been acquired by the Texas Rangers and signed to a contract for the 2006 season.
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36 Players Drafted
(12/16/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced that 36 players were drafted and offered contracts at the conclusion of the annual league-wide tryout held at Blair Field in Long Beach, California on December 13th and 14th.
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Surf Dawgs Coach Cholowsky Signs With Blue Jays
(11/30/2005) Toronto Blue Jays sign San Diego Surf Dawgs Hitting Coach Dan Cholowsky as an Area Scout.
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2006 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
(11/22/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced today the league’s 2006 game schedule. The League will play a six team, 80 game regular season schedule that commences on June 1st and concludes on August 28th.
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GBL's Economic Impact
(11/16/2005) The Golden Baseball League today released the economic impact report summarizing the financial effects of their first year of operations in the city of Chico.
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SD Coach Owens to Red Sox Organization
(11/9/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced today that San Diego Surf Dawgs’ Pitching Coach Larry Owens has been signed by the Boston Red Sox as an Area Scout.
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GBL Offers DePodesta Spot
(11/3/2005) The Golden Baseball League today announced that Paul DePodesta has officially been offered the position of President and General Manager of the Long Beach Armada. The offer was faxed today to his representatives at the Greater Talent Network.
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GBL EXPANDS TO RENO
(10/20/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced today that it has finalized business negotiations with the University of Nevada to field a professional baseball team at Peccole Park. The Reno Silver Sox will begin play in 2006.
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Baseball America All-Stars
(10/7/2005) The Golden Baseball League (GBL) is pleased to announce that three GBL players were named to the national Baseball America Independent Leagues 2005 All-Star Team today.
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MANNY AYALA TO PADRES
(9/19/2005) Golden Baseball League Sells Contract of Manny Ayala to San Diego Padres
Mesa Miner’s Ace and GBL Rookie Pitcher of the Year to Report to Instructional League
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KING TO GIANTS
(9/19/2005) Golden Baseball League Sells Contract of Tom King to San Francisco Giants Mesa Miner’s Closer Goes to National League Organization
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EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
(9/15/2005) The Golden Baseball League today announced that Chico Outlaws General Manager, Bob Linscheid, has been selected as Executive of the Year
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR
(9/12/2005) Terry Kennedy Named Golden Baseball League
Manager of the Year
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GBL PLAYER AWARDS
(9/8/2005) Golden Baseball League Announces Player Awards For Inaugural Season
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Alexander Joins Team Canada
(8/23/2005) Chico Outlaws’ Jordy Alexander Selected for Team Canada. Southpaw Pitcher Departs to Participate in Baseball World Cup.
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Thomas to Sinon Bulls
(8/18/2005) Long Beach Armada’s Adam Thomas Acquired by Taiwan League Chinese Professional Baseball. League Defending Champions Sinon Bulls Sign Pitcher
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Jose Espinal Acquired by Taiwan League
(8/16/2005) Chinese Professional Baseball League Powerhouse Uni-President Lions sign Pitcher
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Adam Johnson to Oakland A's
(8/16/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced today that San Diego Surf Dawg pitcher Adam Johnson has been acquired from the league by the Oakland Athletics
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PLAYOFFS ANNOUNCED
(8/16/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced today that the league’s first championship tournament will be held September 2-4 at Blair Field, the home of the Long Beach Armada
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FOX TRADED TO SALT DOGS
(8/11/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced today that Fullerton Flyer left-handed pitcher Ben Fox has been traded to the Lincoln Saltdogs of the Northern League for the remainder of the season.
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July Players of the Month
(8/1/2005) Golden Baseball League Announces Players of the Month: July winners include batter with 33 RBI and pitcher with 4 wins. Based on recommendations from SportsTicker...
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All-Star Teams Announced
(7/15/2005) Six ex-major leaguers including Rickey Henderson lead slate
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Chris Marini to Texas Rangers
(6/30/2005) Golden Baseball League Sells Contract of Chris Marini to Texas Rangers: Mesa Miner’s Pitcher Acquired Today and Will Report to California League
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GBL Restructures Staff in Phoenix
(6/20/2005) Golden Baseball League Restructures Staff in Phoenix
Freitas Award Winning Executive, Greg Coleman, named VP of GBL Phoenix
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Seccombe to Yankees
(6/20/2005) Golden Baseball League Sells Contract of David Seccombe to Yankees:
Surprise Fighting Falcons Pitcher Acquired and Reports to Florida State League
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Seccombe sold to Yankees
(6/17/2005) Starting pitcher David Seccombe sold to the New York Yankees chain.
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Nick Prosise to Seattle Mariners
(6/16/2005) Golden Baseball League Sells Contract of Nick Prosise to Seattle Mariners:
Mesa Miner’s Catcher Acquired Today and Will Report to Peoria
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Nathan Pudewell to Atlanta Braves
(6/9/2005) Golden Baseball League Sells Contract of Nathan Pudewell to Atlanta Braves: Long Beach Armada Pitcher Acquired Today and Will Report to Orlando
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Anderson to the Brewers Organization
(5/20/2005) Golden Baseball League Signs Ryan “Little Unit” Anderson
and Sells Contract to the Milwaukee Brewers
Former Seattle First Rounder Pitches in Just One Game for the Surprise Fightin’ Falcons before being picked up by the Milwaukee Brewers
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Golden Baseball League Welcomes the Samurai Bears to the United States
(5/17/2005) The Samurai Bears officially kicked off their spring training with a practice session in Los Angeles.
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Rickey Henderson Joins GBL
(5/9/2005) The Golden Baseball League announced today that former major league all star and MLB all time stolen base leader, Rickey Henderson, known to many as “the Man of Steal”, has reached an agreement to play the 2005 season with the San Diego Surf Dawgs.
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GBL Continues Negotiations with A-Wan Planning
(3/13/2005) A-wan Planning to become operating partner
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Golden Baseball League Announces 2005 Schedule
(2/24/2005) 90 Game Season to begin on May 26th
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Surprise Catcher Bernie Dennis Acquired by Milwaukee Brewers
(2/7/2005) Rookie Catcher 1st GBL Player To Go To MLB Organization
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Golden Baseball League Announces Zero-Tolerance Drug Policy
(1/13/2005) 1,500 Interested Players Notified
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Golden Baseball League names Garry Templeton as Team Manager
(12/6/2004) Garry Templeton to manage the new Golden Baseball League Team in Fullerton, CA
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Golden Baseball League Announces Safeway as Presenting Sponsor
(11/8/2004) Safeway agrees to terms on becoming the Presenting Sponsor of the Golden Baseball League
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GBL Charter Cities Launch Announcement September 9, 2004
(8/31/2004) The Golden Baseball League will announce its charter cities on September 9, 2004.
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GOLDEN BASEBALL LEAGUE TO PLAY 2005 SEASON
(10/7/2003) New professional baseball league to start play throughout California and western Arizona
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Heaverlo Sold to Angels
The Golden Baseball League today announced that RHP Jeff Heaverlo of the Long Beach Armada has had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and will report to their Triple-A ballclub in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Koonce Sold to Brewers
The Golden Baseball League today announced that San Diego Surf Dawgs first baseman Graham Koonce has had his contract purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers and will report to their Triple-A ballclub in Nashville, Tennessee.
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